Not able to setup my PCI-E bluetooth adapter

[epicAdapter]

Hey guys,

 

So I got as a present a QCA-9377 and the interface is a PCIe 2.1 and I got a GA-AB350 motherboard. 

I cant figure out how to install this device. I tried this slots.

 

I imagine that my motherboard doesnt support 2.1 is there a way I can surpass this problem without having to buy another adapter? And if no, which kind of interface should the new adapter have?

 

Thanks for taking your time with this question!

[emosun]

did you install the driver for it

[epicAdapter]

3 minutes ago, emosun said:

did you install the driver for it

oh sorry I wasnt very clear!!
Physically it didnt fit! 

 

This side of the chip (img1) is bigger then this side of the PCI-e on the motherboard (img2)

 

[emosun]

thats a mini pci-e card , you need a mini pci-e port on your board for that . you'll need a passive adapter

[epicAdapter]

1 minute ago, emosun said:

thats a mini pci-e card , you need a mini pci-e port on your board for that . you'll need a passive adapter

Thank you very much for your help!

Would this work ? 

[emosun]

it should

[Alex Atkin UK]

I'm not sure if the Bluetooth will work though, they usually require USB support.

 

I personally would have gone for something based on the Intel AX200, or if all you want is Bluetooth not WiFi, a USB Bluetooth dongle.